Gainesville, VA: Apartments and Area Information

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Quick Facts About Gainesville

• Avg. Household Income: $100,919
• Avg. Commute Time: 38.0 min

• Population: 28,662
• Sales Taxes: 5%
• Zip Code: 20155, 20156

Why Gainesville Could be Your Next Hometown

Gainesville, Virginia located in Prince William County, offers suburban living at an affordable price for apartment shoppers. Gainesville is rapidly growing, with the development of major residential and commercial projects. Gainesville provides a multitude of housing, shopping and dining options.

Although Gainesville is not in close proximity to any Washington DC metro stations, it is within easy access of I-66 and Route 29. Prince William County also has many public transit options for commuters. The OmniRide is PRTC's commuter bus service, which offers Metro Direct: an all-day connection to the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station from eastern Prince William or to the Vienna and West Falls Church Metro from Manassas or to the West Falls Church Metro Station from Gainesville.

Gainesville, VA was once a changing point for stagecoach horses and the nearby Thoroughfare Gap was served as a path for soldiers during the Civil War. Today, west of Gainesville, VA has become an urbanized community with new businesses, housing and apartment developments, and restaurants. Surrounding cities near Gainesville are Haymarket, Nokesville and Manassas.

Gainesville Links

Prince William County Website